Construction Economics for July 27, 2026
Brad Rehnstrom2026-07-22T13:00:00+00:00ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Extended stay executives from Choice Hotels, Wyndham and My Place weigh in on the growth opportunities and challenges surrounding the rapid expansion of data centers.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is officially looking for a new design-build contractor for the rebuild of the Key Bridge after choosing to off-ramp the previously selected contractor earlier this year, and is still targeting a 2030 completion date.

Whether working harder to earn the time away or opting for only bite-sized vacations, Gen Z doesn’t want extra interrogations to justify taking a break.

From stadiums to subways, leading builders have announced sizable contracts in the first part of the warmer season.